jakalex Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 My first Craft Show was today at a local elementary school. There were 65 vendors. 4 Candle vendors: Partylite, Gold Canyon, another soy candle vendor and me. I did not know about the soy candle vendor. She must have been a last minute sign up.The show was not managed well as far as duplicate vendors. There were 2 pampered chef, 2 southern home, lots of jewelry, etc. Many vendors were hopping mad about it.I was pleased with my sales for a first show. Especially considering there were 4 other candle vendors and there was not much traffic. I ended up with around $150.00 in sales for 6 hours. Not much but many vendors did not even make the booth fee of $35.00! I tried to concentrate on my presentation, making contacts, etc. since this was my first show.I also met a fellow CT'er Crafty1. She has very nice B&B products!Here are some pics from the show:[ATTACH]13730[/ATTACH][ATTACH]13731[/ATTACH][ATTACH]13732[/ATTACH][ATTACH]13733[/ATTACH][ATTACH]13734[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TwinMom Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Your pictures look good, so does your presentation. I love your tealights, I love the look of the bag instead of the acetate boxes. I need to pick me up some of those bags! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Lovely photos! Tough day all-around I think for candle peeps, at least in my neck of the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakalex Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 Your pictures look good, so does your presentation. I love your tealights, I love the look of the bag instead of the acetate boxes. I need to pick me up some of those bags!I love those red & green tealights. They are new at candlescience.The bags are from KY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Great job :yay: That lady in the picture looks familiar:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Good looking set up. I love the stand you have your containers on. So neat you got to meet Crafty. You'll find future shows are easier but I still stress out with every set up. People really do pay attention. In my experience if they see you at future shows they will be more willing to look and buy your stuff. Before you know it they will be looking for you. The nicest compliment I received Sat. was from a lady who had received an air freshener as a gift last yr. She came to Saturday's show just to buy air fresheners from me. I guess I should give up testing wicks and just make air fresheners. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Very nice presentation and I love the bright red fire extinguisher in the background. So fitting for a candle display. LOL Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Very nice display, the candles look great too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Everything looks great!!!! Love all the choices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Everything looks very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Very nice presentation. Love your hutch type display, may I ask did you buy that or have it made? The gift shop in my town had her Christmas open house Sat and I always have my table with my candles. There were less people than last year and the sales were down all the way around. I didn't get a tally before I left, will later on this week. I let everything go through her when customers buy. We always give 10% off and she has drawing for a couple of 25% and 1 50% and also a 100.00 drawing. Think people around here are afraid to travel with the high gas prices!P.S. - Like the lady in the picture!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalamazoo Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Very nice set up and your candles look great. Love the containers with the 3 layers - is that palm wax? Someday - very far into the future - I would love to have a range of products like you do, at the moment I do pillars and wax melts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakalex Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Very nice presentation. Love your hutch type display, may I ask did you buy that or have it made? The gift shop in my town had her Christmas open house Sat and I always have my table with my candles. There were less people than last year and the sales were down all the way around. I didn't get a tally before I left, will later on this week. I let everything go through her when customers buy. We always give 10% off and she has drawing for a couple of 25% and 1 50% and also a 100.00 drawing. Think people around here are afraid to travel with the high gas prices!P.S. - Like the lady in the picture!!!I did have the hutch display and the flat display for my tins made. I have a friend who is a custom cabinet maker and designer. I got a deal and she gets some free candles! LOL!Hope you did well at the gift shop.Thanks!Very nice set up and your candles look great. Love the containers with the 3 layers - is that palm wax? Someday - very far into the future - I would love to have a range of products like you do, at the moment I do pillars and wax melts.Yes, the three layer candles are GGLow from CS. I did sell two of those. Hope to sell more at my next show.Thanks to everyone for all the compliments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrie Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Very nice presentation, not to crowded, neat a clean looking. Your products look great, and your table covering is beautiful. Nice smile BTW.....you know that helps bring people in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bac Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Nice pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeriM Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Congrats on your first show..... your display is really nice - everything looks really pretty.. !I love those palm candles... now I really can't wait to test the wax..... !!!TeriM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoogieScents Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Very Nice Setup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Great setup!!I tried something at a show a few weeks ago, I didn't set up my shelves to put candles on, and wasn't nearly as successful. I put them back up for this show and it was a much more appealing visual. So, yes, if anyone ever wants to know is it worth setting up your table...it sure is. Your display looks very nice! Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 You go girl. Now the first one is out of the way!!!!!!!!!! Continued success - LOVE your attractive display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Night Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Very nice presentation! I especially like your candle display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenmimi Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Crisp and clean, really nice job there lady! I especially like your layered containers. Would have guessed that you're a seasoned vendor, not a newb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Wow, looks great. I really like how you have your products, they are not to stuffy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Great set-up. Love your wood displays. Candles look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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